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         The life and times of Mark and Paula Persons

Thursday, November 27, 2014:

Dave and Jean Schaeffer invited Mark and Paula to Thanksgiving this year.

Chef Jean was busy with the turkey when guests arrived.

Paula showed up with a huge pumpkin pie and turkey dressing.

 

It was time for one of Dave's famous Champaign drinks.

Cheers!

Dave carved the turkey while Jean poured coffee.
 
Turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

A terrific feast.

(l-r) Jean Schaeffer, Mark's place, but he was taking the photograph, David Crum, Paula, Bonnie Crum, and Dave Schaeffer.
Jean sets a wonderful table.
 
All went well including the pumpkin pie with ice cream and whipped cream.  Who could ask for more?
 
David read the poem, "The Cremation of Sam McGee."

It is a hilarious comedy about dying and being cremated in Alaska. 

Then it was out to test the ice on Gilbert Lake.

Mark and Paula were glad to be back on firm ground to report a "thumbs up" on the adventure.

Over the hill and down the lake,
To Dave and Jean's we go;
The horse knows the way
To carry the sleigh
Through the white and drifted snow.

Over the hill and down the lake
Oh, how the wind does blow!
It stings the toes,
And bites the nose,
As over the ice we go.

Over the hill and down the lake,
Trot fast, my dapple gray!
Spring over the ice,
Like little grey mice,
For this is Thanksgiving Day.

Over the hill and down the lake,
We scurry not to be late!
We seem to go
Extremely slow,
It's so hard to wait!

Over the hill and down the lake,
Now Jean and Dave we spy!
Hurrah for the fun!
Is the turkey done?
Hurrah for the Costco pumpkin pie!

Mark read his "slightly modified" version of Over the River and Through the Woods.  You can see how it came out on the right!  A real crowd pleaser.
 
 
Then it was time for card games. 

Jean is fun and Dave can be a shrewd card player.

We suspect he is good at poker too.

It was a barrel of laughs all the way around.

A wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving.


Quote of the day:  Definitely Thanksgiving fun.   Mark < Back to previous story Ahead to next story >

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